Claudio Ranieri claims “balance” is more important to Sampdoria than forging an identity right now after they beat SPAL 1-0 on Monday.
Gianluca Caprari came off the bench to head in a stoppage-time winner for Samp, and Ranieri felt his players were benefitting from a new-found “belief” in themselves.
“It was a tough game, but we knew it would be,” the former Roma boss told Sky Sport Italia.
Claudio Ranieri claims “balance” is more important to Sampdoria than forging an identity right now after they beat SPAL 1-0 on Monday.
Gianluca Caprari came off the bench to head in a stoppage-time winner for Samp, and Ranieri felt his players were benefitting from a new-found “belief” in themselves.
“It was a tough game, but we knew it would be,” the former Roma boss told Sky Sport Italia.
“We had more attempts on goal: maybe a draw would’ve been fair, but if we scored so late then it means we didn’t stop believing.
“We need to believe in these lads. I hope to get them out [of danger] soon. Right now, I need all my players.
“[Forging an identity] all depends on how many points we pick up, although right now the most important thing is balance.”
Fabio Quagliarella was dropped from the starting XI at SPAL, despite being a virtual ever-present for the Blucerchiati this season, and the coach explained why.
“He picked up a thigh problem during the week and, because there were so many matches close together, I preferred to rest him.
“Anyway, I liked how Bonazzoli, Gabbiadini and Caprari players. Caprari’s a unique player, I rate him highly.”